Cockfield WMC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Cockfield WMC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 37 Front Street, Cockfield, DL13 5ER
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Cockfield WMC sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Cockfield WMC | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cockfield WMC none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cockfield WMC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Taste of China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| The Chatterbox Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| The News Agents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2019 |
Questions about Cockfield WMC
What is Cockfield WMC's food hygiene rating?
Cockfield WMC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Cockfield WMC safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cockfield WMC last inspected?
Cockfield WMC was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cockfield WMC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cockfield WMC compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Cockfield WMC holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cockfield WMC and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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